The biography, life, and accomplishments of Arely Ayala. 

Arely Ayala is a Mexican professional International Natural Bodybuilding Association (INBA)/Professional Natural Bodybuilding Association (PNBA) Bikini Angels and Bikini Divas athlete born on August 9, 1987. She won the gold medal in Bikini Angels and the silver medal in Bikini Divas at 2021 Natural Olympia

Arely Ayala is also the first international athlete to sign a multi-media contract with Generation Iron, Iron Man Magazine, and INBA PNBA. 

Below is a complete breakdown of Arely Ayala’s profile, stats, biography, training, and diet regimen.

Full Name: Arely Ayala 
Weight Height Date Of Birth
110 lbs 5’2″ 08/09/1987
Division Era Nationality
Bikini Angels, Bikini Divas 2010 Mexican

Biography

On August 9, 1987, Arely Ayala was born in Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico. Arely Ayala started training at a young age and was in a small gym in Navojoa at 12. She trained with her dad and brother and made it an excellent habit to lift Monday – Friday. 

However, it wasn’t until she was 30 that Ayala competed in her first natural bodybuilding competition. Her first show took place in Hermosillo Sonora, and she was a mother of a daughter and son at the time. Ayala was determined to compete naturally to stay healthy for a lifetime for her and her family. 

Competition History 

  • 2021 Natural Olympia
    • Bikini Angels – 1st
    • Binki Divas – 2nd
  • 2021 Natural Universe
    • Bikini Angels – 1st
    • Binki Divas – 1st
  • 2021 International Iron Man
    • Bikini Angels – 1st
    • Bikini Divas – 2nd
  • 2021 Fitnessmania Mexico and INBA Mexico
    • Bikini Angels Professional Card
  • 2020 INBA Mexico and INBA PNBA Natural Bodybuilding
    • Legal and Official Appointment as Director of Fitnessmania INBA Sonora and the Mexican Association of Natural Bodybuilding in the State of Sonora 
  • 2020 Natural Olympia 
    • Bikini Divas – 1st Place World Champion Short 
    • Professional Card as an Elite Athlete
  • 2019 WNBF 
    • Low Size Open Bikini – 1st 
    • 1st Place Absolute World Champion
    • Professional Card 
  • 2019 WNBF Mexico 
    • 1st Place National Champion Bikini Fitness Up to 1.60
    • 1st Place and Absolute Champion Bikini Model 
  • 2018 Affeson 
    • 1st Place State Bikini Fitness Novice Up to 1.60
    • Absolute Champion Bikini Fitness Novice 

Arely Ayala’s Training 

Arely Ayala’s training routine will change depending on if she’s training for volume or definition. She trains six days a week and uses heavier weights with fewer reps when she’s training for size. If Ayala is cutting, she’ll train seven days a week and increase her time spent doing cardio.

She splits her workout into three days for the upper body and three days for the lower body when she trains six days a week during her bulking phase. And she’ll add glutes and shoulder exercises on the seventh day during her cutting phase. When she’s trying to put on size, Ayala performs three sets of 4-12 reps. 

What Are Arely Ayala’s Favorite Exercises? 

Arely Ayala stated this below about her favorite exercises:

“My favorite exercises are the basic exercises – squats, lunges, and crunches.

Below is a social media clip of Ayala doing various lunges.

Nutrition 

Arely Ayala said this regarding nutrition:

“Out of season, my caloric intake is high to grow muscle, always respecting my macronutrients – protein, carbohydrates, and fat – and I eat all vegetables and fruits and enough water. And I reduce my caloric intake by 50% or more during the season and increase my physical activity.”

Supplements

Arely Ayala takes these supplements below.

Personal Life

Arely Ayala likes yoga and hill climbing. She also enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

Terry Ramos
As a personal trainer and writer, Terry loves changing lives through coaching and the written word. Terry has a B.S. in Kinesiology and is an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer and ISSA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He enjoys playing music, reading, and watching films when he's not writing or training.